We are the visual artists, musicians, choreographers, dancers, painters and poets of Express Yourself. To get in touch with a specific person, please use the form on the Contact Us page.

Staff

Paula Conrad, M.Ed

Co-Executive Director, Artistic Director

Stan Strickland, MA

Co-Executive Director, Artistic Director

Joh Camara

Master Drummer

Nick Ely-Myers, BA

Teaching Artist

Aleah Gates, BS

Expressive Therapies, Arts Administrator

Quincy Giles

Artist in Residence, Actor

Cammie Griffin Tokunbo

Guest Artist, Dance

John Hatab, MA

Set Design

Miles Herter, BA

Production Coordinator

Kristi Jeffers, BFA

Program Coordinator, Parent Liaison

Erin Johnston, MFA

Assistant Director, Theatre

James Maroney

Videographer

James Runner, M.Ed

Choreographer

Taylor Saunders, MA

Art Therapist

Emily Surabian

Teaching Artist/Art Therapist, ATR-P, MPS

Carlos Thomas

Artist in Residence, Dance

Lyn Towne-Smith

Stage Manager

Lori Vance, MS, ATR, LCSW

Therapeutic Supervisor

Board of Directors

John Collins

Board Member

Judy A. Delucia, Ph.D.

Board Member

Julianne Stoughton, M.D.

Board Member

Karen Nascembeni

Board member

Lori Vance, ATR, CICSW

Advisor

Mary Aarons, MBA

Board Member

Nicolas D’Onofrio, MBA

Board Member

Paula Belezos Conrad, MEd

Co-Executive Director & Founder

Stanley L. Strickland, MA

Co-Executive Director, President and CEO

Volunteers

We are thankful for our loyal network of volunteers and supporters who help make Pure Kid Joy possible. Whether helping backstage at the Boch Center–Wang Theatre during our annual performance, serving on committees, developing fundraising events, or in-studio with our community multi-art groups, we are grateful for their unwavering commitment to the youth we serve.